August
25, 2003Susan Beasy Latto Director of
Public Relations 218 726-8830
Paula Knudson, Director of First Year Experience Program 218 726-6278
(726-6393)
Bruce Gildseth, Vice Chancellor for Academic Support and Student Life
218 726-8501

Freshman Enrollment Projected at 2,175
88% of Freshman To Live on Campus

"Bulldog Bash 2003" Begins

University of Minnesota Duluth (UMD) "Freshman Move-In Days" are
set for Friday, August 29 (noon to 5 p.m.) and Saturday, August 30 (9 a.m.
to 3 p.m.) filling the campus with students, parents, grandparents, and
siblings as well as food, music, fun and campus orientation activities.
Projected
Freshman enrollment at UMD this year tops 2,175 with 88% of Freshman living
on campus. Projected total enrollment is set at 10,000.

The official "Chancellor's Welcome Team" comprised of UMD Chancellor
Kathryn A. Martin, along with vice chancellors, deans, professors and staff,
will be on hand to "fetch and carry "as students move into their campus
residence halls. In addition to moving chores, the "Chancellor's Welcome
Team" will also work the two food tents, greet parents, answer questions
and visit with students. All will be wearing special Welcome Team t-shirts.
Over 150 student volunteers from a variety of campus organizations will also
be on
hand to provide assistance to students and their families.

"Freshman Move-in Days" kicks off "Bulldog Bash 2003", a 4-day
series of campus events ranging from convocations and advisement to barbecues
and entertainment.